The LGBT Health & Development Program

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Youth Blog > Happy 25th Birthday, Gay-Straight Alliances!

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16th May

2013 Marks the 25-year anniversary of the first Gay-Straight Alliance (GSA)! What kind of support do these groups provide to students?



9th Annual Chicago Queer Prom!

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13th May

Enjoy dancing, LGBTQ resources, and performances at “Soy Lo Que Soy” / “I Am Who I Am”!



MONSTER BALL: CITYWIDE LGBTQ PROM AT LANE TECH HIGH SCHOOL ON MAY 10th, 2013

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4th May

The IMPACT Program is spreading the word about the CPS-sponsored LGBTQ prom for high school students and their allies!



Shout Out for Health

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12th March

IMPACT Program and 3 other LGBTQ youth serving organizations in Chicago present at a panel discussion about LGBTQ youth health disparities.



White Paper: A Healthy Chicago for LGBT Youth

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9th February

A new IMPACT Program White Paper reports on eight areas where LGBT Youth in Chicago face health disparities – and how to take action.



How Do I Know If I Need To Go To Therapy?

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4th January

LGBTQ youth often have a lot of stress in their lives – and that’s OK because you can get help!



Spring 2013 Internships

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3rd January

The IMPACT Program is seeking undergraduate and graduate interns for the Spring of 2013.



Young Scientists Shine at the 2012 LGBTQ Health and Wellness Conference!

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28th December

A brief look back at the 2012 LGBTQ Health and Wellness Conference.



New Study Shows Youths’ Interest in Using PrEP

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13th December

Learn more about pre-exposure prophylaxis (PrEP) and safe sex among young MSM.



Traveling While Transgender: Tips For Enduring Hectic Holiday Travel

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7th December

For those of us who are transgender or gender nonconforming, the scrutiny of airport security can be particularly uncomfortable.






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